St Raphael's School Curriculum
The school curriculum is based on the Guidelines for Teachers of Students with General, Moderate and Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties.
Much emphasis is placed on the development of Language and Communication Skills. Sign language (LÁMH) and Pictorial Communication Systems (PECS) are used in conjunction with the spoken word. The development of social and life skills is a priority.
Curriculum Areas
- Language and Communication
- Reading and Writing
- Mathematics
- Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
- Social Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE)
- Physical Education (including swimming)
- Visual Arts
- Music and Drama
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Extra-curricular Activities
